Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Hairdressing
Certificate IV in Hairdressing
SHB40216
BAA4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 31/03/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of skilled senior hairdressers who use a range of highly developed sales, consultation and technical skills and knowledge to provide a broad range of hairdressing services to clients. These senior hairdressers provide specialist services in one or more areas including haircutting, design, colouring and complex colour correction, trichology and chemical reformation. They work independently and many hairdressers at this level provide technical leadership, training and support to team members
This qualification provides a pathway to work as a senior hairdresser in a salon environment, a freelance session stylist or a technical advisor in product companies.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Eleven (11) units must be completed:- two (2) core units
- nine (9) elective units, consisting of:
- four (4) units from Group A
- three (3) units from Group A or Group B
- two (2) additional units from Group B, elsewhere in the SHB Training Package, or any other current Training Package or accredited course.
The selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the complexity of skills appropriate to the AQF level of this qualification.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWY12 | SHBHTLS001 | Provide technical leadership to hairdressing teams | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWY11 | SHBHTLS002 | Research and use hairdressing trends to advance creative work | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Hairdressing Technical
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B General Electives
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7805 | TAEASS402B | Assess competence | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWY03 | SHBHTRI002 | Conduct trichological assessments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVG30 | SHBBMUP003 | Design and apply make-up for photography | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWY00 | SHBHTRI003 | Develop and apply scalp treatment therapies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH47 | BSBWOR502 | Lead and manage team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S7787 | TAEASS401B | Plan assessment activities and processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WA872 | TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUL02 | BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUM05 | BSBMKG413 | Promote products and services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WA870 | TAEDEL301A | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWY10 | SHBHTLS003 | Work as a session stylist | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D591 | SIH40111 | Certificate IV in Hairdressing | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is open to individuals who have:
1. achieved a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent); and
2. at least one year post-qualification full time employment experience as a hairdresser in a salon environment where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in the above (or equivalent) qualification.
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